Integrating Digital Patterning, with Textile Printing and Cutting

**Click on the image to view an example of the automated Pattern 2 Print 2 Cut workflow.**

Eastman Machine Company, a leading provider of cutting machine technologies, and ExactFlat, a leading provider of 3D to 2D digital patterning software announce a collaboration to increase the efficiency of preparing and cutting patterns with digitally printed graphics.

Ensuring Perfectly Aligned Graphics

ExactFlat 3D to 2D digital patterning software is the leading tool set for creating flat patterns with graphics perfectly aligned. Once 2D patterns are created, they can be exported and cut on Eastman's automated cutting systems equipped with visionPRO.

visionPRO combines a high resolution camera system with state-of-the-art software algorithms to scan pattern contours. The result is accurate cut paths around printed shapes, registration marks, or repeat patterns. Use of both technologies can save days or even weeks of production time. visionPRO is an accessory available for Eastman's conveyor and static table cutting systems.

Companies using legacy drape-tape-cut manual pattern making, or those using cutting systems with only pre-printed fabrics will find the new workflow both faster and simpler. The technologies are ideal for realizing design and cutting room efficiencies when producing custom and on-demand solutions for apparel and sportswear, display advertising, furniture, and technical textiles.

Partnering to Enable Innovation and Higher Efficiency. Now.

According to Mark Jewell, founder of ExactFlat "the visionPRO system is a major advance in cutting technology. With visionPRO and ExactFlat customers can transform to a 100% digital workflow which saves time and improves flexibility. The use of both technologies also leads the way to dramatic cost savings. Collaborating with Eastman is a natural fit for us. They are an innovative, fast moving leader that puts customer benefit first. ExactFlat is delighted to work with companies that are defining and implementing the next generation of manufacturing technologies. Eastman is exactly that kind of company."

Trevor Stevenson, Vice President at Eastman stated "time pressured industries are facing challenges that cannot be solved by legacy processes. 3D design is becoming essential and digitally printed textiles are becoming more and more common. ExactFlat is the clear leader in 3D to 2D digital patterning and when implemented with our visionPRO system, customers find the time pressure will be shifted to competitors trying to catch-up. We look forward to providing a superior offering that helps both companies further our respective leadership."

For more information about ExactFlat 3D to 2D digital patterning and the direct to print textile solution, please click on the link below and schedule a time to speak with one of our experts.

About Eastman

Eastman Machine Company is a cutting machine manufacturer, providing custom engineered solutions and innovative technologies for a variety of industries. Eastman offers the industry's widest range of classic, hand-held and manually-operated fabric cutting machines; as well as a comprehensive line of fully automated, computerized cutting and plotting systems. Manufactured with the highest quality materials, built to precise specifications, and subject to rigorous testing, Eastman's line of cutting systems have been setting the standard for over a century. Matched to specific customer needs, Eastman has a solution for virtually every cutting requirement. Founded more than 130 years ago, Eastman is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

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